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Cumberland Island National Seashore
News Releases

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April 4, 2008
The park has received 2008 funding to perform cyclic maintenance on the Main Road and other key routes on the island.



June 26, 2008
Two wildires were caused by lightning strikes on the north end of Cumberland Island on Sunday, June 22nd. The South Cut Fire has increased to an estimated 500 acres.

Loggerhead Sea Turtle  

Did You Know?
There are many endangered species that rely on barrier islands such as Cumberland. They include wood storks, piping plovers, least terns, gopher tortoises, manatees and sea turtles.

Last Updated: June 26, 2008 at 13:49 EST